Each door should measure 24 x 36.
Diy add doors to bookshelf.
Sand the entire bookshelf with 220 grit sandpaper.
Bookcase to pantry adding doors march 27 2017.
And cue the guy s at home depot starting to hate me since we re making shaker style doors you ll need to add trim pieces around the entire door.
You ll need 5 of those.
A full bookcase is a happy bookcase but sometimes you do not want everyone to see what exactly you are reading.
Instead of arranging the baskets along the bottom i could have them on the sides and fill them up with craft supplies.
I choose to do just one door per bookcase to keep it simple.
You could also wallpaper the backer board or attach fabric or wainscotting.
Get creative with your backer board.
Wipe down your bookshelf before painting or staining as desired.
Our kitchen is large and has lots of wall space but lacks cabinet and counter space.
Your stash of harlequin romances should stay your little secret but that means hiding what is in your bookcase.
Vases and quirky knicknacks add depth while wicker baskets stash magazines and movies on the bottom shelf.
Geode inspired wrapping paper makes an eye popping addition to this once basic white bookshelf.
By adding the doors i could maximize what i stored on each shelf.
Allow to fully dry.
If your bookcase is looking a little too cluttered and you would like to clean up the look of your room without having to buy a new bookcase or getting rid of your book collection you can always add cabinet doors.
Adding doors to a bookcase is not as difficult as it sounds.
Paint or stain to match the bookshelf or pick a contrast color for a pop of personality.
Use a utility knife to cut the patterned paper to fit the height and width of the bookshelves then adhere with double sided tape.
I already added a diy island which helps enormously with food prepping but i still needed a pantry.
An easy way to hide your books is by adding a door.
This project is best for a situation where you do not need to access the items inside everyday.
How to add sliding doors to a bookshelf.
So i took two free bookshelves.
4 measure and cut your trim pieces.
This frame has enough room for a simple reverse bevel hinge that allows you to install flush mount.
How to add doors to bookcases.